Friday, November 11, 2011
Homework for break
1. Please post your research topicand research question by class on Tuesday, November 29th. We will meet in the library on November 29th.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Homework 11/9
1. Finish primary source packet
2. Read pp. 194-197 in your textbook.
3. Start studying for your final exam.
2. Read pp. 194-197 in your textbook.
3. Start studying for your final exam.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Homework for 11/7 and 11/8
1. Read the packet on primary sources. Be sure you take notes on the sources. We will discuss them in class on Wednesday.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Homework 11/3
1. Read pp. 183 -191 in your textbook.
2. Some key terms you should know are: Kansas-Nebraska Act, Ostend Manifesto, Know-Nothing Party, Republican Party, Bleeding Kansas, Election of 1856, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Dred Scott Case, Lecompton Controversy, Lincoln-Douglass Debates, Freeport Doctrine, John Brown, Harper's Ferry, Election of 1860
2. Some key terms you should know are: Kansas-Nebraska Act, Ostend Manifesto, Know-Nothing Party, Republican Party, Bleeding Kansas, Election of 1856, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Dred Scott Case, Lecompton Controversy, Lincoln-Douglass Debates, Freeport Doctrine, John Brown, Harper's Ferry, Election of 1860
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Homework 11/1
1. In your text read pp. 123-124 on the Missouri Compromise and pp. 180-183.
2. In For The Record read pp. 290-293.
3. Comment on the following the Missouri Compromise was a good solution the slavery question in 1820.
2. In For The Record read pp. 290-293.
3. Comment on the following the Missouri Compromise was a good solution the slavery question in 1820.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Homework 10/28
1. Read pp. 147-151 in your textbook.
2. Post a comment to the following: the people in the South claimed slaves were essential for their economy. Based on your reading and the video we watched. Do you beleive that slavery should have been allowed in our country during the early part of the 1800's?
2. Post a comment to the following: the people in the South claimed slaves were essential for their economy. Based on your reading and the video we watched. Do you beleive that slavery should have been allowed in our country during the early part of the 1800's?
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Homework 10/25
1. Please read in your textbook pp. 91-97
2. Terms/ people you should be aware of: Whiskey Rebellion, Washington's Farewell Address, John Adams, El X,Y,Z Affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Election of 1800
2. Terms/ people you should be aware of: Whiskey Rebellion, Washington's Farewell Address, John Adams, El X,Y,Z Affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Election of 1800
Monday, October 24, 2011
Homework 10/24
1. Read in your textbook pp. 85-91.
2. Terms/people you should know. Judiciary Act 1789, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Report on Public Credit, Assumption, Bank of the United States, Report on Manufactures, Genet Affair, Jay's Treaty,
2. Terms/people you should know. Judiciary Act 1789, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Report on Public Credit, Assumption, Bank of the United States, Report on Manufactures, Genet Affair, Jay's Treaty,
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Homework 10/19
1. Answer your question on You Be the Judge.
2. Play your game at the following: Constitution Games
2. Play your game at the following: Constitution Games
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Homework 10/10
1. Work on the final draft of your paper.
2. Read pp. 77 - 81 in your textbook.
3. Read pp. 153 - 157 in For the Record and word process the answers to the questions at the end.
2. Read pp. 77 - 81 in your textbook.
3. Read pp. 153 - 157 in For the Record and word process the answers to the questions at the end.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
10/4 Homework
1. Read the sources for the DBQ on the Articles of Confederation.
2. Work on your American Revolution essay, which is due on Thursday, October 6th.
2. Work on your American Revolution essay, which is due on Thursday, October 6th.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Homework for 10/3
1. Work on your Essay. Final draft is due on Wednesday, October 5th.
2. Read in America Past and Present pp. 73-77.
2. Read in America Past and Present pp. 73-77.
Guidelines for your Essay
1. 12 pt. New Times Roman Font.
2. Margins, header and footer should be 1''
3. Write in the past tense
4. Keep verb tenses consistent.
5. Avoid using the verb "to be" (was, were)
6. Use action verbs.
7. Write in the active voice.
8. Be sure your intro has background information and a thesis statement.
9. Be sure each body paragraph has a topic sentence, evidence, analysis and a transition.
10. The conclusion should restate your thesis and connect to a larger theme.
11. The first time you introduce a person be sure to use the full name after that you can refer to the person by last name.
12. Any number under a hundred needs to be spelled out.
13. Avoid using the word "very"
14. Make sure you have subject and verb agreement.
15. Eliminate redundancies (decided in my mind, end result)
16. Delete empty words and phrases (In my opinion, The area of linguistics)
17. Reduce inflated expressions (at this point in time, due to the fact of, for the purpose of)
18. Avoid slang.
19. Avoid cliches (believe it or not, last but not least, rear its ugly head, hit the spot)
20. Avoid biased language.
21. Be sure you cite your quotes correctly. We will use parenthetical for essays.
22. Be sure you chck spelling and grammar.
2. Margins, header and footer should be 1''
3. Write in the past tense
4. Keep verb tenses consistent.
5. Avoid using the verb "to be" (was, were)
6. Use action verbs.
7. Write in the active voice.
8. Be sure your intro has background information and a thesis statement.
9. Be sure each body paragraph has a topic sentence, evidence, analysis and a transition.
10. The conclusion should restate your thesis and connect to a larger theme.
11. The first time you introduce a person be sure to use the full name after that you can refer to the person by last name.
12. Any number under a hundred needs to be spelled out.
13. Avoid using the word "very"
14. Make sure you have subject and verb agreement.
15. Eliminate redundancies (decided in my mind, end result)
16. Delete empty words and phrases (In my opinion, The area of linguistics)
17. Reduce inflated expressions (at this point in time, due to the fact of, for the purpose of)
18. Avoid slang.
19. Avoid cliches (believe it or not, last but not least, rear its ugly head, hit the spot)
20. Avoid biased language.
21. Be sure you cite your quotes correctly. We will use parenthetical for essays.
22. Be sure you chck spelling and grammar.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Homework 9/21
1. In For the Record, read The Declaration of Independence. On Friday in class you will do an in class writing assignment that evaluates the following question: Was the Declaration of Independence a piece of propaganda? You may use your laptop. If you do use your laptop, be sure that you email me your paper by the end of the day on Friday.
Lord North and Sam Adams debate
Please comment on the blog who made a more compelling argument and why?
Homework 9/20
1. Read the packet of primary sources I gave you. You may not finish, but you should read for twenty minutes.
2. Remember to go to MacNeil Lounge on Wednesday for the Lord North/Sam Adams debate.
2. Remember to go to MacNeil Lounge on Wednesday for the Lord North/Sam Adams debate.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Homework 9/16
1. Read pp. 61 - 64 in your textbook.
2. Read pp. "Common Sense" pp. 100- 106 in For the Record
3. Word process the answers to the questions at the end of Common Sense.
4. Look at the picture on the link on the blog explain how it's a piece of propaganda.
Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre
2. Read pp. "Common Sense" pp. 100- 106 in For the Record
3. Word process the answers to the questions at the end of Common Sense.
4. Look at the picture on the link on the blog explain how it's a piece of propaganda.
Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Homework 9/14
1. Read pp. 58-61 in your textbook.
2. Read pp. 95 - 100 in For the Record.
3. Word process the answers to the questions at the ned of each source.
2. Read pp. 95 - 100 in For the Record.
3. Word process the answers to the questions at the ned of each source.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Homework 9/ 13
1. Study for the Map Quiz on Canada.
2. Read in your textbook pp. 35 -37.
3. Read the first two sources in American Spirit: Burden of Mercantilism
4. Word process the answers to the Mercantilism worksheet.
2. Read in your textbook pp. 35 -37.
3. Read the first two sources in American Spirit: Burden of Mercantilism
4. Word process the answers to the Mercantilism worksheet.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Homework 9/12
1. Study for Map Quiz on Wednesday, Sept. 14
2. Answer the following question on the blog. Is American history a history of progress?
2. Answer the following question on the blog. Is American history a history of progress?
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Expectations for Commenting
Asynchronous Discussion Assignment
Purpose
Discussions inevitably turn into leader-talk. Sometimes the other members of the community are unprepared, so they have no content to discuss. Sometimes they do not have discussion skills. Sometimes the leader feels compelled to fill every awkward silence. The asynchronous design of our online discussion slows down time and allows for a more mindful discussion. Talking in "slow motion" should help us reflect on the reading and listen closely to each other. The challenge is to bring an author's words and ideas into our discussion, so we might think beyond our assumptions.
This is not a time for idle chatter. It is not the blind defense of our assumptions. Our discussion is not grounded solely by our personal beliefs and prior experiences. It is not about promoting a personal agenda with no acknowledgment of what others have to say. It is not a series of random observations. This is a time to think about the text and listen to others.
An educative discussion is purposeful: an effort to move beyond our assumptions and develop an awareness of our ignorance. It is informed the content we study. It is filled with new language and ideas that shape new points of view. It is respectful and responsive to what others have to say. It pursues lines of inquiry while constantly branching into new questions.
Expectations
A "substantive" posting of @ 200 words with the following:
● specific acknowledgement of a previous posting by specifically citing ideas or language from the previous posting
● specific (cited for others to find) references to the readings to demonstrate your understanding of how the text adds to the discussion
● introduction of a new and related topic or perspective designed to advance the discussion and our understanding of some aspect of the reading
● close with a prompt like an open-ended question or claim designed to move the discussion to a new and logical next step
● correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Purpose
Discussions inevitably turn into leader-talk. Sometimes the other members of the community are unprepared, so they have no content to discuss. Sometimes they do not have discussion skills. Sometimes the leader feels compelled to fill every awkward silence. The asynchronous design of our online discussion slows down time and allows for a more mindful discussion. Talking in "slow motion" should help us reflect on the reading and listen closely to each other. The challenge is to bring an author's words and ideas into our discussion, so we might think beyond our assumptions.
This is not a time for idle chatter. It is not the blind defense of our assumptions. Our discussion is not grounded solely by our personal beliefs and prior experiences. It is not about promoting a personal agenda with no acknowledgment of what others have to say. It is not a series of random observations. This is a time to think about the text and listen to others.
An educative discussion is purposeful: an effort to move beyond our assumptions and develop an awareness of our ignorance. It is informed the content we study. It is filled with new language and ideas that shape new points of view. It is respectful and responsive to what others have to say. It pursues lines of inquiry while constantly branching into new questions.
Expectations
A "substantive" posting of @ 200 words with the following:
● specific acknowledgement of a previous posting by specifically citing ideas or language from the previous posting
● specific (cited for others to find) references to the readings to demonstrate your understanding of how the text adds to the discussion
● introduction of a new and related topic or perspective designed to advance the discussion and our understanding of some aspect of the reading
● close with a prompt like an open-ended question or claim designed to move the discussion to a new and logical next step
● correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Class Expectations
HONORS US HISTORY E BLOCK
Below are some general guidelines for the course this year. In this class you can expect to learn content, but more importantly learn skills that will help you in college and later in life. Each you needs to put forth a maximum effort each day. If you ever need help I have a desk in the history office and in the college office. My phone extension at school is 1556, and my home phone number is 978- 448- 5906. I live in Elm Tree Hall if you need extra help at night and my email address is ssheehan@lacademy.edu.
BOOKS:
Robert Divine America Past and Present.
David E. Shi and Holly A. Mayer For The Record
PROBLEM APPROACH
In this class we will do a series of problems meaning we will try to answer an essential question for a given topic. For instance when we study the American Revolution we will try to answer the question- Were the colonist justified in their revolt against England? Our work on the revolution will help us gain a deeper understanding of that question. We will not study every event that happened during the revolution. Moreover, we have one essential question for the entire course, Is American History a history of progress? We will go back to this question often. Each term we will examine three problems, therefore there will be many events that happened in American history that we will not study.
ATTENDANCE
If you are in school you are to be in class on time. Being late to class or skipping class will not be tolerated. If you choose to skip class, you will have a zero for the day factored into your grade. If you miss more than four classes, you will have to meet with Mr. Ellsasser to determine if you can receive credit for the class that term.
GRADING
All the work you do in this class will be assigned a point value. Generally homework assignments are worth 10-50 points, quizzes 25-75 points, tests, seminars, essays and simulations 100-200 points. I do consider class participation when I compute your final grade. You earn your grades in this class, I do not give them. Late work will be marked off a full letter grade for each day it is late. If you have trouble finishing an assignment let me know before class starts.
QUIZZES AND TESTS
You will have announced quizzes and tests, and unannounced quizzes. I do not like to give unannounced quizzes; however, if I feel you are not doing the reading and taking reading notes I will give you a quiz.
ESSAYS
You will be asked to write essays in this class. Each essay should contain a thesis statement, an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Your paper should have a title page and be stapled in the upper left hand corner. You should be aware of the plagiarism rules as they are stated in the Omnibus Lucet. You are expected to use proper grammar and spelling. You must have specific evidence from your readings to support your argument. You must use proper citations in your paper, even when you are paraphrasing. We use the MLA format for this.
FINAL NOTE
I look forward to working with you this year. I expect each of you to work diligently each day and night to improve. If you do not work hard you will struggle in this class. You will get out of this class what you put into it. If you are willing to work we can have a great year.
Below are some general guidelines for the course this year. In this class you can expect to learn content, but more importantly learn skills that will help you in college and later in life. Each you needs to put forth a maximum effort each day. If you ever need help I have a desk in the history office and in the college office. My phone extension at school is 1556, and my home phone number is 978- 448- 5906. I live in Elm Tree Hall if you need extra help at night and my email address is ssheehan@lacademy.edu.
BOOKS:
Robert Divine America Past and Present.
David E. Shi and Holly A. Mayer For The Record
PROBLEM APPROACH
In this class we will do a series of problems meaning we will try to answer an essential question for a given topic. For instance when we study the American Revolution we will try to answer the question- Were the colonist justified in their revolt against England? Our work on the revolution will help us gain a deeper understanding of that question. We will not study every event that happened during the revolution. Moreover, we have one essential question for the entire course, Is American History a history of progress? We will go back to this question often. Each term we will examine three problems, therefore there will be many events that happened in American history that we will not study.
ATTENDANCE
If you are in school you are to be in class on time. Being late to class or skipping class will not be tolerated. If you choose to skip class, you will have a zero for the day factored into your grade. If you miss more than four classes, you will have to meet with Mr. Ellsasser to determine if you can receive credit for the class that term.
GRADING
All the work you do in this class will be assigned a point value. Generally homework assignments are worth 10-50 points, quizzes 25-75 points, tests, seminars, essays and simulations 100-200 points. I do consider class participation when I compute your final grade. You earn your grades in this class, I do not give them. Late work will be marked off a full letter grade for each day it is late. If you have trouble finishing an assignment let me know before class starts.
QUIZZES AND TESTS
You will have announced quizzes and tests, and unannounced quizzes. I do not like to give unannounced quizzes; however, if I feel you are not doing the reading and taking reading notes I will give you a quiz.
ESSAYS
You will be asked to write essays in this class. Each essay should contain a thesis statement, an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Your paper should have a title page and be stapled in the upper left hand corner. You should be aware of the plagiarism rules as they are stated in the Omnibus Lucet. You are expected to use proper grammar and spelling. You must have specific evidence from your readings to support your argument. You must use proper citations in your paper, even when you are paraphrasing. We use the MLA format for this.
FINAL NOTE
I look forward to working with you this year. I expect each of you to work diligently each day and night to improve. If you do not work hard you will struggle in this class. You will get out of this class what you put into it. If you are willing to work we can have a great year.
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